Obtaining certificates
- How to apply for a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate
- Information required
- Fees and postage
How to apply for a birth, death, marriage or civil partnership certificate
The records for births, deaths, marriages and civil
partnerships which occurred in the Peterborough area are held
at Peterborough Register Office and the certificates issued are
certified copies of these records. To obtain a certified copy of an
entry applications can be made either in person or by post. Orders
over the telephone (supported by a credit/debit card)
can be taken but these are subject to a £1
surcharge.
The boundaries of Peterborough registration district coincide
with those of Peterborough City Council, but boundaries have
changed over the years and a telephone call may be necessary to
establish which Register Office you should apply
to.
Certificates applied for in person will usually be available
for collection within 24 hours. Certificates applied for by
telephone or post will normally be posted out on the day of
receipt.
For information about obtaining birth certificates for persons
who have been adopted please refer to Adoption Information
section.
The names, date and place of the event should be stated in as
much details as possible, including any other names used such as
maiden name. If full details are included the correct entry can be
identified. A daytime telephone number is also very helpful to help
us quickly resolve any queries.
Forms for applying for certificate
copies are available from this website.
The fees for certified copies of very recent registrations is
£3.50. Please telephone the Register Office on 01733
566323 for advice if the event happened in the last few
weeks.
In other instances the fees are as follows:
- Short copy of a birth entry which shows only the child's name and date of birth is £5.50. Please note that this type of certificate is not accepted for passport and employment purposes.
- All other birth, death, marriage and civil partnerships certificates are £7.00
Cheques or postal orders should be in pounds sterling and made
payable to Superintendent Registrar. Please write your
address and cheque guarantee card number on the reverse of a
cheque. Separate payment for each certificate should be enclosed in
case it is not possible to locate all the entries required.
If you are applying by post please enclose a stamped,
self-addressed envelope and post the application to:
Peterborough Register Office
33 Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6AB
33 Thorpe Road
Peterborough
PE3 6AB
Personal callers are able to complete the
application form at the office and pay by cash, cheque or
credit/debit card. Telephone orders, providing the required
information about the event is available, can be placed
by credit/debit card (not Electron) by telephoning 01733
566323. All card transactions are subject to a £1
surcharge.